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=Ferry Xpress Ferry across the Darien Gap=
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This was a ferry service that ran between [[Panama]] and [[Colombia]]; however, it closed around 2015, and it does not seem that the ferry service will begin operating again in future.  
Since November 2014 a new car, motorbike and people ferry has been operating from [[Panama]] to [[Colombia]] across the Darien Gap. The ferry also operates in the other direction (i.e. [[Colombia]] to [[Panama]]. This ferry allows quick, easy and relatively cheap passage across the Darien Gap, essentially completing the [[Pan American Highway]] from [[United States of America|Alaska]] to [[Argentina]].
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=Instructions, process and price=
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[[File:Ferry_xpress.jpg|right|150px]]
  
==Panama to Colombia==
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=Status as of December 2018=
==Entering via Ferry Xpress==
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Useful information about the ferry’s closure can be found on [https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g297476-i4451-k7896434-o10-Finally_a_Ferry_service_between_Colombia_and_Panama-Cartagena_Cartagena_District_Boliva.html Tripadvisor]. In mid-2018, TripAdvisor [https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g297476-i4451-k7896434-o30-Finally_a_Ferry_service_between_Colombia_and_Panama-Cartagena_Cartagena_District_Boliva.html closed down] its discussion forum about the ferry, but you can still see posts made prior to the forum’s closure.
**'''FERRY EXPRESS HAVE ANNOUNCED SERVICE WILL RESUME ON THE 17TH OF NOVEMBER 2014'''** (We are attempting to travel to Colombia on Ferry express, but as of today when we went to their office in Panama City, they informed us that Vehicles are currently not being shipped until they have dealt with a flaw in the ship's deck. Will update once...)
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Cost USD for two passengers and a Sprinter based RV (size 6 meters long, 3.4 tall, weight 8,550 lbs). Cabin: <price cost="57" currency="USD" /> Vehicle: <price cost="350" currency="USD" /> Base Fare: <price cost="118" currency="USD" />. Taxes: <price cost="248" currency="USD" /> '''Total:''' <price cost="783" currency="USD" />
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There is a [https://tabogaexpress.com Taboga Ferry Express] in the Panama area, but it goes to an island off the coast of Panama, not Colombia.
  
Example Costs USD $: 4x4 Length up to 5m Height upto 4.2m & Van Length 5m - 7m Height 2.9m <br />
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=Status as of February 2016=
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[http://www.ferrypanamacartagena.com/ Ferry service] has not been reopened.
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Recent comments on the [https://www.facebook.com/ferryxpress Ferry Express Facebook page] indicate that there may not be any ferry service across the Darien Gap at this time.
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Van'''
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| Cabin|| $57.00 || $68.00
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| Vehicle|| $275.00 || $300.00
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| Base|| $118.00 || $118.00
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| Sub Total|| $450.00 || $486.00
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| Tax|| $228.00 || $248.00
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| Discount|| $-67.50 || $-100.20
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| Total to Pay|| $610.50 || $633.80
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* '''NOTE:''' This was written after the initial voyage on '''10/27/2014''' and may change.
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* Purchase tickets for Ferry, online or at the office in Panama City. Website [http://www.ferryxpress.net/ http://www.ferryxpress.net/].
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* Call to make reservation for the size of the car, number of passengers and the optional cabin
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* Operator emails a Word Document authorizing credit card payment. Doc includes description of service provided.
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* Email the completed word doc with pictures of front and back of credit card and the buyers passport.
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* Operator return emails a scanned copy of credit card charge and a ticket. 1 page ticket listing ticket holders name, # passengers and vehicle
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* Paperwork 1) DIJ certification in Panama City. Location 8.96642, -79.54476 . Arrive before 9:00 am, they inspect VIN, take copy of title, drivers passport and customs paperwork. At 2:00 pm walk across street to Secretary General's office, give them a copy of the same paperwork and pick up certification. Make 3 copies of the certification in kiosk across street.
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* In Colon, use Port named Colon 2000. Customs office on the right, just after the gate. Provide DIJ, Import Permit, Insurance and passport. They will stamp driver's passport "salida" for the car.
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* Drive to the departure gate for Safety and Dog inspections. Safety inspection: Provide the port workers with copy of DIJ, passport, insurance. They will check for triangles, fire extinguisher, spare tire and check the lights. Dog inspection: open everything, stand to the side and two dogs will check car. Remove your carry on bag for the ferry trip.
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* Check in a Ferry Xpress desk in the departure building using your printed ticket confirmation.
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* Exit Immigration all passengers at the same desk to your right. Show passport, yellow customs card and ferry ticket.
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* Drivers will return to vehicle to drive onto the Ferry after one more inspection. There was some confusion about the requirement to empty the vehicles of all cargo or luggage. We did not empty the vehicle, the police conducted a quick visual inspection.  Again this may change after initial trip.
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* Passengers will scan carry on bags and walk to the ferry
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* If you haven't purchased insurance, you will be required to buy it on the Ferry after it departs from the dock. They will not allow the vehicle off the ferry until you buy or provide proof of insurance.
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==Colombia to Panama==
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=External Links=
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* [http://www.down2earthtravel.com/travel-tips/the-long-awaited-ferry-xpress/ http://www.down2earthtravel.com/travel-tips/the-long-awaited-ferry-xpress/] has an excellent review of the whole ferry process, including taking pets.
  
=Overland Sphere Discount=
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* [https://colombiapanamasailing.com/ferry-express-san-blas-ferry-status/ https://colombiapanamasailing.com/ferry-express-san-blas-ferry-status/] used offer tickets for the ferry and keeps an update on the ferry status, as well as options for shipping Motorcycles over the Darien Gap.
* [http://overlandsphere.com Overland Sphere] Contributors get a 15% [http://overlandsphere.com/overland-travel/preparation/shipping/exclusive-ferry-xpress-discount-panama-colombia-car-ferry/179172 Ferry Xpress Discount] on all the above prices.
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=External Links=
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[http://www.ferryxpress.com/ Ferry XPress official website]
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Latest revision as of 14:02, 22 October 2019

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This was a ferry service that ran between Panama and Colombia; however, it closed around 2015, and it does not seem that the ferry service will begin operating again in future.

Ferry xpress.jpg

Status as of December 2018[edit]

Useful information about the ferry’s closure can be found on Tripadvisor. In mid-2018, TripAdvisor closed down its discussion forum about the ferry, but you can still see posts made prior to the forum’s closure.

There is a Taboga Ferry Express in the Panama area, but it goes to an island off the coast of Panama, not Colombia.

Status as of February 2016[edit]

Ferry service has not been reopened. Recent comments on the Ferry Express Facebook page indicate that there may not be any ferry service across the Darien Gap at this time.

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